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Parkinson's Caregiver Information

WebParkinson’s disease affects movement, and some people with the disease require a wheelchair later in life. The severity of these symptoms depends on the person’s age at …

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Depression & Anxiety

WebAnxiety may lead to excessive worry or concern. Both may be managed with medication, talk therapy and/or behavioral strategies, such as regular exercise and social activities. …

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Australian Parkinson's Mission

WebThe funding, announced today by Federal Minister for Health, The Hon. Greg Hunt MP, will enable the Australian Parkinson’s Mission to identify desperately needed …

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Cognition in Parkinson's

WebMaintaining Brain Health. While there is no definitive practise or therapy to prevent cognitive impairment, there are actions you can take to promote a healthy brain, including regular …

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Lewy Body Dementia

WebLewy body dementia (LBD) is a form of dementia, which is a broad term for a disease of memory, thinking and/or social abilities that are severe enough to interfere with everyday …

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Navigating your Parkinson’s diagnosis

WebManaging Your Mental Health Parkinson’s disease is a life-changing condition. As the Parkinson’s Foundation states, “ for some people, a diagnosis can be a …

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Better Brain Health

Webhealth and care are in you. Researchers are learning more about how the brain changes over time and how to treat and even prevent disease. No matter your age or health, you …

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Nix Gene Therapy as a Treatment for Parkinson’s Disease

WebProf Sue is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences and serves on the Council of the National Health and Medical Research Council. She also holds …

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Swallowing and Parkinson's

WebSeveral health professionals can assist with Dysphagia symptoms including your GP, Neurologist, Speech Pathologist, Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist. A speech …

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Exercise Physiology and Parkinson’s Disease

WebExercise physiologists are university-qualified allied health professionals who understand the pathophysiology behind conditions and how certain types of exercise help target …

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Parkinson's Grant Funded at NEURA to address Falls

WebSaturday, 19th January 2019. The Michael J. Fox Foundation and the Shake It Up Australia Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF & SIUAF) have funded a grant at NEURA to …

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Finding the Right Specialist for Parkinson’s

WebOf course, identifying providers can be a challenge in itself. The area you live in may not have many neurologists, especially ones who specialise in Parkinson’s disease. You …

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Parkinson's In Winter

Web5) Manage your mental health. Parkinson’s can affect your mental health and MJFF notes that depression is more common in people living with Parkinson’s …

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Preventing Falls Study

WebHow does the program work? Walking Tall is a home-based self-managed program designed specifically for people with PD. It is designed to rehabilitate gait and balance in …

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Focused Ultrasound

WebFocused Ultrasound. Focused ultrasound (FUS) is a non-invasive technology to ablate a small volume of the globus pallidus region of the brain to reduce dyskinesia. While the …

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TONiC Research Study Aims to Improve Care for Patients

WebTotal time commitment 3 hours 15 minutes initially. (ideally repeating assessments requiring 2.5 hrs every 12 months) If you would like to be involved in this research, please contact …

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Profile: Professor Meg Morris – The Benefits of Dance

WebTuesday, 31st March 2015. Professor Meg E. Morris is head of the School of Allied Health at La Trobe University, who shared with us the effects of dance for people living with …

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Introducing the National Parkinson’s Alliance

WebMonday, 25th March 2024. National Parkinson’s Alliance formed to lead change for Parkinson’s community. Shake It Up Australia is pleased to announce the formation of …

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